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Enjoy the great #vibe of Society 5.0 Festival all over again with this wonderful #aftermovie❤️❤️. And reconnect with the feeling of #agency that we can indeed (re)shape if, when and how we use #technology to drive #transformation through some nuggets of wisdom: Miriam Rasch: "All relations that we have are mediated by technologies. So, how we make up those technologies influences our relationships." Monika Jiang: "..the good thing about care and nurture is that we do not need external things to do that. We don't need technology, we don't need another app, we don't need a lot of money or time. It is something that we inately have." Arda Awais and Savena Surana: "One thing that we were really struck by when talking about transformation in the digital space was scale, and being completely okay with transformation being small." Maria Farrell: "The internet is something that we make every day. We can make a different form of internet. And when we do it collectively, it will transform not just the internet itself, but the entire social fabric. And for the better." See you again next year? 😉

George Kekatos, Senior Cultural Strategist, took part in the Public Policy Exchange webinar 'Promoting the Cultural and Creative Industries' yesterday, bringing together policy makers, cultural leaders, strategists and academics to discuss the role of #culture, the #creativeindustries and #placemaking in delivering #socialvalue for communities. Read his post below to find out more about Futurecity's 'Gallery Without Walls' approach to culture-led collaboration and partnerships and its transformative power for cities. #GalleryWithoutWalls #culturalplacemaking #PublicPolicyExchange #policymakers #culturalcity #Futurecity

What a rush it was to take the stage at Washington’s during FoCoMX! I couldn’t see everyone in the house, but felt the energy — and the love! Thanks so much to Fort Collins Musicians Association and Washington’s for having us. We had a wonderful time (as did the audience, as I keep hearing good things from the community). When I first conceptualized the FoCo Motown Revue, I just wanted to get onstage while celebrating Classic Motown. Once I saw the overwhelming response to our shows, it became apparent that the band needs to be an ongoing concern. This is a 10-piece band. To keep it going, I realized that I’d need to take inspiration from Duke Ellington: “There is nothing to keeping a band together. You simply have to have a gimmick, and the gimmick I use is to pay them money!” So, I had to ultimately arrive at the conclusion that the band has to be run as a business (a side business, but a business nonetheless). That means defining who we are, what we’re about and how we’re going to engage with our audience. It also means building relationships in new spaces — especially that of corporate events. So, If you know of any event planners looking create compelling experiences with classic R&B, hit me up. #music #musicbusiness #fortcollins #corporateevents #eventplanning

For New Year’s Eve, myself and a colleague hosted a virtual event for 100+ Covid Cautious BIPOC folks. Many of us have lost access to public space due to a complete lack of Covid mitigations when COVID is still killing and disabling people. We had 3 virtual dance floors, a spades tournament, a visioning for 2024 workshop, an art gallery, karaoke, short/feature film screenings, a haunted house and more. It went for a full 24 hours and there have been folks hanging in our virtual drop in space since. I say this to say two things: 1. There is a NEED for organizations and groups to continue making virtual events and 2. They can be fun if you care about them and don’t see them as a deficit!!!!! We are hosting an ongoing virtual BIPOC Covid Cautious drop in space AND a virtual event center. As someone who is immunocomprimised and a performer, this has been a vital space for me too! If you have questions, ASK, but do not keep going through this pandemic pretending that people are unimpacted by COVID.

If you’re attending Identiverse this week, I can help you schedule a 1:1 introduction with StrongDM CEO Tim Prendergast. DM me! If you aren't at Identiverse, check out the live stream!

Transform your call-for-entry process and enhance every aspect of your art organization's operations with The System by rocepez media. 🖌️ What We Cover in This Demo: Invitation to Submit: Learn how to automate and personalize invitations with ease. Art Submission Process: See the smooth and straightforward submission interface in action. Juror Selection Process: Discover tools designed to simplify how you select and manage jurors. Notifications & Reminders: Explore how to keep participants and staff informed and engaged with automated alerts. "The System" is not just a software solution; it's an all-in-one suite designed to handle the intricacies of managing art events and exhibitions. From initial calls for entries to the final exhibition setup, we provide the tools to make every step as efficient as possible. 🔍 Why Choose The System? Our platform is built to save time, reduce errors, and enhance your communication, allowing you to focus more on the artistic aspects of your organization. Perfect for galleries, festival coordinators, and any arts organization looking to improve their operational efficiency with cutting-edge technology. 👥 Who Should Watch? Art directors, gallery owners, festival organizers, and anyone in the arts industry looking for a seamless way to manage submissions, jury processes, and more. 📌 Don't miss out on optimizing your operations! Watch now to see how "The System" can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your art organization. 💬 We're excited to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more insights on how technology can revolutionize the arts. ▶️ Watch the full DEMO here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gmeQeBDQ 🔥 Learn more about The System 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/g-2W5bDY #ArtManagement #ArtsSoftware #GallerySoftware #ArtExhibition #ArtSubmission #JurorSelection #ArtTech #rocepezmedia

We hope you will enjoy the trailers for this thoughtful film called "The Ride Ahead." From the movie website, "Samuel Habib is a typical 21-year-old, itching to move out, start a career and find love. But no one tells you how to be an adult, let alone an adult with a disability. Can a community of disability activists help him follow his dreams?" Learn more about this film at https://lnkd.in/d-bwFeZw.

“Always under promise and over deliver” I remember a story from Krept that he spoke about when Krept and Konan were booking their first shows at very small venues; they would go above and beyond to put on the best shows the crowd had ever seen. They brought the sound system and energy like they had sold out Wembley and were outshining the headliners they supported every time. This was the catalyst for their meteoric rise in the 2010s. This story always stuck with me – how can I make every touch point with HB42 and Nyfty like my Wembley arena? Whether it is the super personal service, hand-written notes, the highest quality packaging that you wouldn’t expect, or the after-sales support and copious amounts of samples that we send out. I can imagine that many other leaders of small-businesses are guilty of this overdelivering sometimes. Are we neglecting our own boundaries to over-compensate for an actual lack of confidence in our own service/product? It all comes from a place of authenticity, but is this mentality sustainable? Or are you setting yourself up for failure in the long-run? Would love to know your thoughts?

#eventprofs: Would love to hear your thoughts on this now-infamous John Mulaney set at Dreamforce. If you were on the event team, what would you have done in that situation? Would you try and smooth things over with attendees, or laugh it off? Do you think comedians are a good choice for corporate events, or is a situation like this too risky? I saw another thread pointing out that someone buying tickets to a comedy show consents to possible roasting—but attending a work-mandated conference is a different story. Thoughts? Feel free to comment below or email me at choffman@bizbash.com. Some answers may be quoted in a story for BizBash.

Hello Friends! If you're not yet part of the Changing Work Collective, this is one great reason to try it out. The CW's mission is to change work from the inside out. Those of us interested in creativity and the creative arts are looking at how to integrate artistic activities into the world of conscious business. How fun would that be? So much for open minds to learn and benefit from by including the arts. If this interests you, check out Changing Work. More soon, 💛Emma #changinglivestogether #consciousleadership #consciousbusiness #workplaceculture #workplacewellness #artistsonlinkedin